and quiet way of life.
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BLACKFOOT
Blackfoot, the county seat of Bingham County, is the "Potato
Capital of the World," because it has the largest potato industry
in the world. It is the site of the Idaho Potato Museum, which
houses displays pertaining to the history of Idaho's potato
industry, and is home to the world's largest baked potato and
potato chip. Blackfoot is also the location of the Eastern Idaho
State Fair, which operates between Labor Day weekend and the
following weekend.
The first general store was built in 1874 by Fredrick S. Stevens
and Major Danilson after learning that a railroad was to be built
in the area. They were hoping that a station would be built there
because it was just outside the Fort Hall Indian Reservation,
which speculation paid off four years later. On October 10,
1878, a post office was established with Theo T. Danilson as
Postmaster. On November 10, 1878, track was laid through
town, with the track running right up behind the Stevens Store
to take advantage of the store's loading platform (which was
originally used to unload freight wagons). Originally called
Grove City, the name of the town was changed to Blackfoot on
March 20, 1879.
Greater Blackfoot Area Chamber of Commerce
130 N. W. Main
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-0510
[email protected]
www.blackfootchamber.org
BLACKFOOT Calendar of events
June
Blackfoot Pride Days
July
Summer Fireworks Display
August
Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival
September
Eastern Idaho State Fair
December
Christmas Tree Fantasy
greater bear lake area
Greater Bear Lake Area serves the communities of Bennington,
Garden City (Utah), Bloomington, Fish Haven, Laketown,
Montpelier, Ovid, Paris, Georgetown, and St. Charles, among
others. This county offers paradise to any outdoor enthusiast,
embraces its rural pioneer heritage, and is proud of its quality
www.IDAHOTravelCouncil.com
Greater Bear Lake Calendar of events
January
Bear Lake Cisco Disco
February
Annual Snowmobile Hill Climb
Bear Lake Spice and Ice Winter Festival
Annual Bear Lake Chamber Chocolate & Craft Festival
Annual Hospital Auxiliary Snowball Dance
April
Montpelier Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt
Snowmobile Hill Climbs
May
Annual Bear Lake Classic
June
Black Gold Testicle Festival
Idaho & Utah Free Fishing Day
Annual Bear Lake Marathon
July
Woodruff Celebration
Annual Bear Lake Cowboy Gathering
Beaver Mountain Music Festival
August
Bear Lake Raspberry Days Festival
Laketown Rodeo
Bear Lake County Fair & Rodeo
Beaver Mountain Music Festival
September
Bear Lake Outdoor Heritage Days
Annual Golfing “Fore” Families 18 Hole Charity Golf Tournament
October
Trail of Terror & Haunted Warehouse
Annual Montpelier Parks & Recreation Pumpkin Walk
Thanksgiving in Bear Lake
December
Christmas in Bear Lake
region 4: southeast
• Free Breakfast
• Free WiFi
• Fitness Center
1279 Parkway Drive
Blackfoot, ID 83221
208-785-9333
Greater Bear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
915 Washington Street
P.O. Box 265
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0067
[email protected]
www.bearlake.org
Lava Hot Springs
Lava Hot Springs is a fun resort town that offers natural hot
pools and a swimming pool with waterslides and diving towers. There are trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATVs,
snow shoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Fish on
the Portneuf River or at a local trout pond, enjoy a round of
golf or ski at nearby Pebble Creek. Tube the Portneuf River or
enjoy a wagon ride. At the end of the day, wind down with
a massage, or spend your evening playing billiards or bingo,
singing karaoke, or sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows. There are comfortable hotels, cottage rentals, and Bed
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